Ba Be Hidden Trails Trekking 3 days 2 nights
Why we love it?
The Ba Be Hidden Trails Trekking tour offers a three-day immersive experience in the natural beauty and cultural richness of northern Vietnam. Participants will trek through remote areas, visit Dao villages, and explore the stunning Ba Be Lake, making it ideal for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. The tour includes a private boat trip and kayaking, allowing travelers to engage closely with the landscape. With accommodations in a homestay and guidance from an experienced English-speaking guide, this tour provides a unique opportunity to connect with local traditions while enjoying the serene environment.
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services
- All private transfer and transportation
- Homestay
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Private boat trip
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- No extra charge after confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Other services not mentioned above.
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi – River trails – Dao villages (L, D)
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Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi in the early morning, starting your journey to [ ]. We’ll drive along Highway 3 passing through Thai Nguyen City (where we stop for local lunch) for about 5 hours in a comfortable car. Once you reach Ba Be, you will continue on foot along the Nang River until you reach Puong Cave, located in a Dao ethnic village. From here you continue your hike through thick rainforest while keeping an eye out for local wildlife. Eventually you’ll reach the summit which offers amazing panoramic views of the countryside below, before visiting some Hmong villages followed by our destination for the day, a Dao ethnic minority village. Here you are invited by your host family to participate in preparing your traditional dinner, cooked on an open fire and served with local corn wine. If you’re not much of a chef, don’t worry, this activity is entirely optional. After dinner you will stay overnight in the traditional Dao house.
Highlights and activities: a 7-10 km hike and 3 hours boat trip
Accommodation: [ ]
Meals: Lunch, Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2 Trekking to remote areas – Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)
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Start by enjoying a traditional local breakfast, which may consist of noodles, pancakes or an omelette, with a banana on the side, considered a luxury in this remote area far from where they’re grown. Then we’ll set out on our 10km hike to a H’mong village, where we’ll spend some time in a local school, interacting and playing with the children. Often our guide will bring some sweets, pens and notebooks to give out as gifts to the kids, something that always greatly excites them and brings a giant smile to their little faces. Our guide will also pack a basic but tasty picnic lunch that we’ll enjoy here. After lunch we set out for another 10km of trekking to reach Coc Toc village. This last leg of the trek can be somewhat challenging and will present a great workout for anyone who’s not in perfect shape. We’ll cross Coc Toc Stream, where you’ll see local fishermen plying their craft, and this is a great place for a quick rest and refreshing swim before continuing on. Once we arrive in Coc Toc, we’ll check in at our guesthouse run by Mr Linh and his family, who specialize in cooking the most delicious and authentic local dishes, which you’ll get to enjoy for dinner before overnighting in this traditional Tay stilt house.
Highlights and activities: a 18-20 km trek
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Meals: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch, Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 3 Kayaking on Ba Be lake – Hanoi (B, L)
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Breakfast will consist of pancakes and Vietnamese coffee, served on the open-air balcony overlooking stunning views, if the weather permits. Then we’ll hop in our kayaks and paddle across the lake, giving you ample time to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake before we have to say goodbye to this slice of paradise. We will take you along roads snaking through mountain passes as we return to Hanoi, stopping for a quick lunch in an area rarely visited by tourists, which results in the locals there probably showing a big interest in you and your group, before arriving in Hanoi shortly before dark.
Highlights and activities: a 1-3 hours kayakak
Accommodation: Not included
Meal: Breakfast at homestay. Lunch at local restaurant.
Please Note
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 7 days before start
Non-refundable after 7 days before start
